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2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

fire · 1003098 · 2013-08-19

Vehicle

Make
JEEP
Model
GRAND CHEROKEE
Year
2002
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Miles at failure
127,000
Speed
40 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE HEATER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATER CONTROL MODULATOR WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A REPLACEMENT BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE WAS BEGINNING TO RECUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10536091
Machine
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